Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Blackhawks vs Wild

The Chicago Blackhawks go up against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, with face-off scheduled for 18:30 on Thursday, March 19.

Backing the Wild off -1.5 goals on the puck line is our confident betting prediction. We’re keen to get against the Blackhawks and the +102 looks attractive for this pick.

When Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild met on Tuesday night, the Wild claimed a 4-3 (OT) win at United Center.

The Wild had 25 shots on goal, with Vladimir Tarasenko being on target along with three of his teammates. The Hawks registered 26 shots on goal, with Ryan Greene, Frank Nazar and Louis Crevier scoring one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Wild win nine times.

Starting Goalies

Spencer Knight (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-25-11	2.8	.902	3

Jesper Wallstedt (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-9-6	2.6	.915	4
23/24	2-1-0	3.01	.897	1

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 22.3 shots on goal, with a 16.2% powerplay efficiency. The Hawks have been giving up 3.2 goals from 29.3 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.3%.

Connor Bedard is the top points scorer with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, with Frank Nazar racking up 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.95 goal against average with a .906 save percentage.

The Wild have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 30.2 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.6 goals from 27.5 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.1%.

The top points scorer is Matthew Boldy with 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, while Quinn Hughes is next best after registering 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 2.03 GAA with a .918 SV%, including one shutout.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

Our Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Minnesota Wild will win this NHL encounter with plenty in hand and that leads us to consider the puck line. We recommend playing the +102 that they cover the -1.5 spread.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert hockey picks. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate NHL predictions possible.

Key Blackhawks vs Wild stats:

• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Blackhawks in 5 of their last 10 games on the road.

Wild -1.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, our pick carries a 49.5% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matt Boldy Over 3.5 Shots +110

Matt Boldy (Wild) has had Over 3.5 shots on goal in 3 straight games at home. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the +110 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackhawks 1 - 3 Wild

A potentially entertaining bet is going for the Wild to win by a 3-1 scoreline. At odds of +1600, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blackhawks

Wild

1-0

Blackhawks

+6000

Wild

+5000

2-0

Blackhawks

+6000

Wild

+4000

2-1

Blackhawks

+1800

Wild

+1400

3-0

Blackhawks

+5000

Wild

+2200

3-1

Blackhawks

+2500

Wild

+1600

3-2

Blackhawks

+1100

Wild

+850

4-0

Blackhawks

+6600

Wild

+2500

4-1

Blackhawks

+2500

Wild

+1100

4-2

Blackhawks

+2200

Wild

+1300

4-3

Blackhawks

+1300

Wild

+1000

5-0

Blackhawks

+12000

Wild

+4000

5-1

Blackhawks

+4500

Wild

+1500

5-2

Blackhawks

+2800

Wild

+1200

5-3

Blackhawks

+3300

Wild

+2000

5-4

Blackhawks

+2500

Wild

+2000

6-0

Blackhawks

+2500

Wild

+5500

6-1

Blackhawks

+11000

Wild

+3000

6-2

Blackhawks

+5500

Wild

+2000

6-3

Blackhawks

+4500

Wild

+2200

6-4

Blackhawks

+6600

Wild

+4000

6-5

Blackhawks

+6000

Wild

+5000

7-0

Blackhawks

+6000

Wild

+9000

7-1

Blackhawks

+6000

Wild

+5000

7-2

Blackhawks

+14000

Wild

+4500

7-3

Blackhawks

+9000

Wild

+4000

7-4

Blackhawks

+9000

Wild

+5500

7-5

Blackhawks

+13000

Wild

+10000

7-6

Blackhawks

+13000

Wild

+12000

8-0

Blackhawks

+13000

Wild

+13000

8-1

Blackhawks

+13000

Wild

+9000

8-2

Blackhawks

+13000

Wild

+8000

8-3

Blackhawks

+13000

Wild

+9000

8-4

Blackhawks

+13000

Wild

+9000

8-5

Blackhawks

+13000

Wild

+12500

9-1

Blackhawks

+13000

Wild

+14000

9-2

Blackhawks

+13000

Wild

+13000

9-3

Blackhawks

+13000

Wild

+14000

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Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Minnesota Wild are red-hot -185 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 65% chance of winning this game. For those wanting to back Chicago Blackhawks, you will find +152 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -141.

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Moneyline

Blackhawks

+152

Wild

-185

3-Way Moneyline

Blackhawks

+300

Tie

+380

Wild

-149

Puck Line

Blackhawks +1.5

-167

Wild -1.5

+136

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+114

Over 5.5

-141

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Minnesota Wild Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.00 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 22.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 10.4
• Faceoff Wins : 23
• Hits: 15.4
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 22.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 11
• Faceoff Wins : 24.2
• Hits: 14.5
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 30.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 22.2
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.5
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.8

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